Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-04
Condensed Locals.

Condensed Locals.
Frederick Douglass writes from Naples that he
and Mrs. Douglass are enjoying their travels very
much. While in Egypt he climbed to the top OF
one OF the pyramids, but does not care TO do so
again.
and streets, was knocked down by car % OF the
Metropolitan line at 9TH and East Capitol streets
The monthly social OF the Elks last evening was
enlivened by the presence OF Haverlys Ministries
latter being on their way to HagerstOwn.
Yesterday afternoon two dead infants were
found In pond between LIST and North Capitol
and and Pierce streets northeast.
Yesterday afternoon James Mars was acct
dentaily cut I'm the back OF the left arm with
pen-knife by James Pratt.
MIS-. Austin, living at 1919 K street northwest,
had an attack OF vertigo on Pennsylvania avenue
near 9th street. and falling, cut her face severely
She was taken TO her home IN the police patrol
wagon.
Capt Munson, of the dredge Asia, on the Po-
tOmac Flats, was accidentally shot in the face
last Friday by his engineer, who was shooting at
water fowl. A few shot took effect in the cap
taln'S face, but the wounds not serious.
Rev. Father Ciampi 5. j., IS confined TO quarters
at Gonzaga Hall by an affection of the eyes.
While treating his eyes recently the attendant, in
stead OF dropping rose water into the pupils, used
ammonia by mistake.
The Washington Light Infantry Corps will give
full dress reception and hop Easter Monday
night, complimentary to the ladies who did so
much TO make the recent fair OF the corps a sue
cess.
Many Of the readers OF THE STAR are taking a0-
vantage of the remarkably liberal offer OF The
WEEKLY STAR (as advertised in another colunn) TO
subscribe 10 one or more OF the leading periodicals
this way.
Attention IS called to the advertisement for
bids for Privileges" at the National Drill
Mr. o. Nauck has for Augusta Zgler filed a bill
I osr a1,Sosss IRON Go.oieo zser They were
that he deserted her August ), 1884.
Az Epiphany church last night the Ri. Rev. VIM
Paret DID,, LID, preached, and confirmed eighty
twenty four
this morning by the falling OF a dirt bank on
The Massachusetts, avenue extension. He was re-
moved To his home, No. 4o9 New Jersey avenue
Mr.. Ii. A. seligson, who has been quite sick at
ms home, No. 2S12 street northwest, during the
pdst week. Is much improved.
Mrs. Haverly No. zoos street southwest, re-
ports that her house was entered about O'Clock
SATURDAY night and robbed OF $50 worth OF Jewelry
and 3 in money.
Lieutenant General John c. Underwood, OF the
Patriarehs Militant (Odd Fellows), has formed
the cantons OF Delaware, Maryland, District OF
Columbia, Virginia and North Carolina. Geo E.
lannon's, or this city, Is colonel.
Rev: j. C. Fields, the evangelist OF Springfield,
ONO, has closed his successful meeting with Lin
coin Memorial Congregational church and will
leave Tor home tonight.
The Maryland Democratic Club, at its regular
meeting Saturday night, President c. c. Lancaster
IN the ehair, elected IA new members. The club
voted thanks to the literary bureau for its efforts
IA having papers from all parts OF the State on file
Tor perusal.
"A TESTIMONIAL TO A RETIRING SUPERINTENDENT
1neTs was 5, an interesting ceremony Yesterday
sunday school, Mr.. III. o. Hail. the retiring super
1nlendent, having declined a reelection, is sue
ceeoed oy MI. A p. Lacy, who formerly occupied
that position At the opening OF the session the
oncers and teachers were assembled by the pas
tor, rev. Dr. Newman, around the altar rail and
after few complimentary remarks by DIR New
man, Judge VIM Il. Smell on behalf OF the Sunday
schooL poard read resolutions, mich were adopted
by rising vote OF the entire school These reso-
buttons, signed by VIM b. Smell, Geo. Ii. LaFetra,
ana Frances s. Holmes, expressed confidence and
esteem LOT Mr. Hail. appreciation OF his labors and
earnest wishes for his future prosperity. Judge
smell, with pleasant remarks, presented to the
outgoing and incoming superintendent each a
very handsome basket OF Mowers Mr. Hail will
continue In charge OF the Chinese SUNDAY school
church
PRESENTED TO THE FLOWER MIss1oN-Of the
10 decorate their new establishment opened on
Saturday, large share was presented TO the st.
Dorothea Flower Mission. The ladies of this
n0wer-giying charity desire 10 thank NessrS
woodward - Lothrop for their thoughtful kind
PAIN SUNDAY AND Holy WREK.-In many OF the
cnarchea yesterday, Palm sunday, commemo-
lem, was observed with appropriate services. In
al OF the Catholic churches and In some or the
LplScopal churches, .palms adorned the affairs and
In the Catholic churches after being blessed nor
tons were distributed among the members OF the
congregations. Fine musical selections gave i'm i'm
pressiveneS5 10 the services. and the Sermons
were on topics appropriate TO the day. The fine
Spling weather was in such striking contrast to
the Wintry conditions OF the past few weeks thai
people were glad 10 be out In the bright. warm
sunshine, ana great crowds thronged the STREETS
anu niled the churches Holy Week was ushered
In under bright skies. In the churches that strictly
ooserve the Lenten season The closing week, which
was oegun yesterday, Is marked BY services OF
great Soiennlty and Importance TO the deyour
cloSihS Win The joyous Easter Sunday service TO
celebrate the resurrection.
a NEWLY ORGANIZED Masonic BoDY-washing-
Ioh council. No. i, Royal and Select Masters was
organized at the Scottish Rite Sanctuary Thurs.
Gay evening by Companion George l. McCahan on
b4Itlnore, the representative OF the General Grand
Master OF che General Grand Council OF the Tnitad
states. The following Officers were tnstaiIsd
Samuel Baxter, tn III. master: Jer a. Allen don
NY master; Harrison Dingman, prin. cond. OF
Mofk; Geo. f. C0rsOn, recorder Jas Iansburvh
treasurer; Jos Hamacher, conductor or connsiI,
FL ElzSl, captain OF the guard; Rev. c. b. Smith
IN IN MEMORY OF Dr. AsHFoKD.-"A Friendp has
tne Garfield Memorial Hospital a cheek 70 nav ,or
INC furnishing OF ward In the new building tn
sshTn1S Asnaord In memory OF the late Dr. f. A.
Lhis Charity, and did much 10 make fr a Sncceso %
IN JIM mye wards now remain toe furnished The
hcN Duildlng combines In its cdnstructfon everv
inoaerh appliance for the comfort OF patienrs and
"s wards are very attractive in appearance
DECISION IN Doc CAsE.-This morning in the
Court IN General Term, Judge Merrick delivered
the opinion In the case OF the United states ACT
Hoskins. This was a certiorar1 10 The poiff :.
Court In case OF unlicensed dog In which Ihe
point was made that the prosecution should have
been by Mr. Riddle, the attorney OF the District OF
Columbia, instead OF by the United States at
torney. The Court held against the point and
That the prosecution should be by the latter
The FORESTRY PRoBLEN.-Mr. Il. E Fernon of
the Agricultural Bureau, delivered SATURDAY AFTER
naOn, at the National Museum one OF the series
OF saturday lectures, an address ''Our Forestry
Problem which Was an appeal In behalf OF am ef-
Tort on the part OF the people and the Government
10 stay the work of destroying the forests, and
10 adopt some means or refOreStattOn- Mr. Fer
hon calculated that 10 would take 800 600 600 acres
OF forest 10 supply the annual consumption OF
lumber In this country, and that In few years the
supply Will be exhausted He suggested that the
Government should set out forests ON the national
domain and III military reservations.
AN EASTER GRsETING.-A continuous line OF car
rlageS reached from the Palais Royal 10 the STAR
Snce to-day. The Easter greeting prices seem 10
be a great attraction.
IAHANESE D..cI. a.